One hundred and sixty-nine reinforced glass ionomer restorations in posterior teeth were assessed in three UK dental practices. Ninety-eight percent of these restorations were performing satisfactory ...

Glass ionomers (GIs) have officially been a part of dentistry since 1972. But for all practical purposes, they are a derivation of the earlier silicate cements. Alan D. Wilson, D.Sc., a chemist in the ...

Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a minimally invasive approach for managing dental caries, focusing on preserving tooth structure. Systematic reviews show ART restorations using ...

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The biocompatible nature of glass ionomer cement is a prominent factor that will influence the growth of the global market between 2020 and 2030. The ...

Restorations placed with amalgam had the lowest failure rate in a new retrospective study of 300 primary molar restorations in children in Ireland. Composite and glass ionomer restorations trailed ...

March 20, 2012 — Resin-based pit-and-fissure sealants lasted longer, but glass ionomer pit-and-fissure sealants protected better against caries in a 2-year head-to-head trial published in the ...

Bacteria in the teeth produces an acid while they consume the sugars found in drinks and foods, which causes tooth decay. The protective enamel coating of teeth is dissolved by this acid, which also ...